Supervisory General Business Specialist (Deputy Director)

Summary If selected, you will serve as Deputy Director to Acquisition and Asset Management Division. The position manages the day-to-day internal operations, administrative functions, finance & budget activities, and agency assets: vehicle fleet, government purchase cards, aviation aircraft, facilities, engineering projects, information systems, e-commerce [mail], and printing and copier services. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Assigns responsibilities, delegates authority, determines operating policies, provides direction on work products, and reviews program operations to assure the attainment of program objectives. Develops subordinate supervisor’s performance standards; and makes a formal and informal appraisal of work, giving advice, counsel, and instructions to employees, as required. The incumbent acts for the AAMD Division Director when the Division Director is away from the office on official travel or leave. Develops mission-critical goals and objectives for AAMD by providing leadership and direction. Advises on the resolution of critical or unusual problems for a broad range of complex, frequently long-term, realty projects in situations affecting agency-wide operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Contributing key advice, analysis and policy considerations for consensus decisions on the scope, direction and implementation of organizational programs and initiatives. Developing mission-critical goals and objectives by providing leadership and direction to teams of internal and external technical experts, to produce strategic, operational and business plans for issues that are national in scope, often controversial and require effective stakeholder input. Managing the personnel activities, to include, evaluating staff members' performance and ensuring assigned staff are provided adequate training and support. Advising on the resolution of critical or unusual problems for a broad range of complex, frequently long-term projects affecting agency-wide operations. Evaluating national programs and interprets policies and procedures and provides leadership in the resolution of issues related to policy application or conflict. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.